Distended stomach - Cathe newsletter

[AnneMA]

I read the Cathe newsletter yesterday about the possible causes of distended stomach and a light bulb went off in my head. I'm a fit girl and have always had flat abs, until I eat something and then it looks like I am 3 months pregnant. I always figured it was because I was thin and maybe had a small stomach. I have IBS, but I never connected the two. Now I'm looking into whether I could be gluten intolerant or changing my diet so see if I'm not bloated after eating.

I was curious if anyone else has experienced this.

What a valuable piece of info, thanks Cathe!

 

[steppin out]

I have the same issue, but have always just blamed it on eating too much. The article in the newsletter has me wondering now if it's more than that.

 

[gettingfitmom]

I read the Cathe newsletter yesterday about the possible causes of distended stomach and a light bulb went off in my head. I'm a fit girl and have always had flat abs, until I eat something and then it looks like I am 3 months pregnant. I always figured it was because I was thin and maybe had a small stomach. I have IBS, but I never connected the two. Now I'm looking into whether I could be gluten intolerant or changing my diet so see if I'm not bloated after eating.

I was curious if anyone else has experienced this.

What a valuable piece of info, thanks Cathe!

I experienced this and went to my doctor to rule out ovarian cancer (bloating can be a sign of this) She also did a blood test to rule out celiac disease. Luckily i had neither! I just watch what i eat. I do notice it gets worse around that time of the month. Good luck! and keep us posted on what you find out!

 

[AnneMA]

My gastro did blood tests and they all came up negative thankfully. I've got a friend who has been gluten free for two years and I'm considering getting off of it to see if it makes a difference.

 

[maxum1]

I have the same problem, as soon as I eat I bloat up. I am really trying to now watch what I eat and how much. That article was an eye opener.

Kathy

 

[RapidBreath]

Me too, I don't know what does it though.

Alisha

 

[wonderwoman]

ME TOO!

This week my stomach has been bloated since monday afternoon. I believe my issue is with veggies. Especially spinach green/red peppers broccoli etc. I love veggies but I think I'm going to have to stop eating them because I hate being bloated. Anyone know of a good multivitamin????

 

[PhyllisG]

ME TOO!

This week my stomach has been bloated since monday afternoon. I believe my issue is with veggies. Especially spinach green/red peppers broccoli etc. I love veggies but I think I'm going to have to stop eating them because I hate being bloated. Anyone know of a good multivitamin????

I would not want to give up the vegies for a multi vitamin. Maybe try a probiotic to go along with the vegies.

 

[lainabaina]

for me, gluten is the culprit. i am not totally GF but working towards it. i will go several days without gluten and then have a piece of toast. i get bloated every time & also feel less energetic. i just love toast and am not keen on the GF store-bought breads. veggies never make me feel bloated like gluten does.

 

[hokypoky]

I had bloating, cramps so bad that I was miserable. After a ton of bloodwork (including for Celiac's) I had a food allergy blood panel. I found out I had become severely allergic to eggs, whey/dairy, bananas and (?) red kidney beans! My immune system was terrible and sometimes you can become allergic or sensitive to the foods you eat a lot. I can't explain the red kidney beans but my diet used to include a lot of yogurt, eggs, cereal with milk, cheese, and I'd always grab a banana on the go. A couple years ago I realized I was allergic to strawberries when I broke out in hives.

Life is much better now without the bloating!

 

[melagras]

for me, gluten is the culprit. i am not totally GF but working towards it. i will go several days without gluten and then have a piece of toast. i get bloated every time & also feel less energetic. i just love toast and am not keen on the GF store-bought breads. veggies never make me feel bloated like gluten does.

I am trying to go gluten free myself. I still can't find GF pita bread.

Have you tried Ezekiel bread? It is gluten free and flourless. It usually runs around $5.09at my store. You have to store it in the frig. It makes great toast. They also have english muffins. I keep both in my frig. I love these products.